If you’re planning a birthday party or summer get-together, your mental list probably looks like this: Guest list? E-mail invites already sent. Menu? Delicious, but still deciding on dessert. (see our Summer Blondies story) What are you going to wear? Working on it! Decorating your table? Not so much . . . You want to […]
Your daughter is perfect. She’s smart, funny, and has friends. At her demanding North Shore high school, she’s taking advanced classes and getting great grades. She’s also an athlete and active volunteer. Really, quite accomplished. Except lately, you’re starting to get a parent vibe that maybe perfection is taking a toll on your child. […]
My family loves hot sauces and has quite the collection—Hawaiian Hot Sauce, a few we picked up in Mexico and a bottle of Lisano we bought in Costa Rico. They’re wonderfully colorful and spicy, but I’ve always wondered, how long will they keep? How do you know when to throw out food? “If you have […]
Here are two dips that are perfect for backyard entertaining. A little exotic, but not too crazy different, and both are a snap to make. Roasted Red Pepper Dip Recipe Serves: 8-12 as part of a party spread Prep Time: 10 minutes 1 jar roasted red peppers (12 ounce) 1 small shallot 1 tbsp. extra-virgin […]
The farmers markets have just opened, and we finally have fresh, local vegetables. It’s time to eat in a new, seasonal way-and the bookshelves are filled with works by experts who want to influence how and what we eat. So, if you’re on a quest to eat well, here are three books you should devour […]
Any recipe that asks you to “open a can of beer and drink half” deserves a place on the menu for Father’s Day. Steven Raichlen, author of The Barbecue! Bible, made the Beer Can Chicken famous. Famous Beer Can Chicken Serves: 4-6 Prep Time: 30 Cook Time: 1 hr. Ingredients 1 chicken (3-1/2 to […]
This good-for-you and good-for-the-planet dinner combines hot food trends: local ingredients, less meat, international flavors and more produce. You can feel virtuous making it, and your family will happily eat it because it’s delish. Thai-Inspired Beef Salad Serves: 5 Prep Time: 35 min. Cook Time: Less than 10 min. Ingredients 1/4 cup fresh lime juice […]
On our last vacation, we ate at an outdoor café that featured stuffed crêpes and grilled burritos. Taking a wrap and browning it changes the dish from a sandwich to a meal, but it’s still super simple. Here’s a family friendly burrito variation. Use cilantro from your new herb garden to make the creamy salsa. […]
The recipe for this delicious and easy egg dish comes from Gloria Logan, mother of Liz Logan, Make It Better’s senior editor. All the work is done the night before, so on Mother’s Day, your brood just has to pop it in the oven while you relax. Classic Egg Strata Serves: 8 Prep Time: 40 […]
I have a love/hate thing with back to school. I love the additional free time, but I hate not seeing my kids for 7 hours. I love that no one is standing in front of the open refrigerator shouting: “What’s for lunch?” But I hate packing the same things over and over again. Here are […]
